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Information related to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs
Expel North Korean diplomats to send a message to Kim Jong Un
In face of DPRK weapons tests and UN inaction, throwing out top envoys will pave way for stronger sanctions enforcement
October 25, 2022
Accepting North Korea as a nuclear state is no solution
Dropping demands that DPRK denuclearize will only facilitate its hostile geopolitical ambitions, not peace
October 20, 2022
North Korea could conduct more than one nuclear test in a row: Experts
Consecutive tests would advance DPRK’s tactical nuke development while limiting political fallout, analysts tell NK News
October 17, 2022
Why China’s Party Congress is unlikely to deter North Korea from missile tests
Launches could disrupt benefactor’s big moment, but Beijing appears to be taking Pyongyang’s side on drills over US
October 14, 2022
South Korea announces first unilateral sanctions on North Korea in five years
New designations on over 30 persons and organizations are response to DPRK’s recent missile ‘provocations,’ Seoul says
October 14, 2022
Seoul’s new sanctions on North Korea change little but set stage for next steps
South Korea has array of options to up ante if DPRK conducts nuclear test, though it risks feeding cycle of escalation
October 14, 2022
New US national security plan makes little mention of North Korea issues
Expert says lack of attention reflects pessimism about denuclearization, despite US pledge of ‘sustained diplomacy’
October 13, 2022
North Korean ambassador denounces US nuclear umbrella as ‘blackmail’
Kim Song’s remarks at UN come as conservative lawmakers broach possibility of Seoul arming itself with nuclear weapons
October 12, 2022
Why the US should focus less on Iran and more on North Korea nuclear threat
How Washington handles adversaries like Iran, Cuba and Venezuela sends message to Pyongyang and world about its motives
October 12, 2022
With missile over Japan, North Korea reminds US that it’s not going anywhere
Pyongyang wants sanctions relief and will continue to ramp up pressure through tests until Washington relents
October 10, 2022
